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Sennheiser SKP 500 Instructions For Use Manual

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  • Page 1 EK 500 SKP 500 Instructions for use...
  • Page 2 Sennheiser a world-leading company in this field. Please take a few moments to read these instructions carefully, as we want you to enjoy your new Sennheiser product quickly and to the fullest.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents The SKP 500 G2 plug-on transmitter ... 4 The channel bank system ... 4 Safety instructions ... 5 Delivery includes ... 5 Areas of application ... 6 The operating controls ... 7 Indications and displays ... 8 Preparing the plug-on transmitter for use ... 10 Inserting and replacing the batteries ...

  • Page 4: The Skp 500 G2 Plug-On Transmitter

    The SKP 500 G2 plug-on transmitter The SKP 500 G2 plug-on transmitter is part of the evolution wireless series ew 500 G2. With this series, Sennheiser offers high-quality state-of-the-art RF transmission systems with a high level of operational reliability and ease of use.

  • Page 5: Safety Instructions

    Use a damp cloth for cleaning the unit. Do not use any cleansing agents or solvents. Delivery includes The packaging contains the following items: 1 SKP 500 G2 plug-on transmitter 2 batteries Instructions for use 1 POP 1 Plug-on pouch...

  • Page 6: Areas Of Application

    Together with a matching receiver and a microphone, the plug-on transmitter is suitable for the following areas of application: Transmitter Receiver (to be ordered separately) EM 500 G2 SKP 500 G2 EK 500 G2 advantage systems factory-preset operated Area of...

  • Page 7: The Operating Controls

    The operating controls Microphone input, XLR-3F socket (unbalanced) Mechanical locking ring of XLR-3 socket LC display button button (DOWN) button (UP) Red LED for operation and battery status indication (ON/LOW BAT) ON/OFF button (serves as the ESC (cancel) key in the operating menu) Battery compartment cover MUTE...

  • Page 8: Indications And Displays

    Indications and displays LC display panel Alphanumeric display “B.CH“ – appears when the channel bank and the channel number are displayed “MHz“ – appears when the frequency is displayed 4-step battery status display Lock mode icon (lock mode is activated) “PILOT”...
  • Page 9 “MUTE” display The “MUTE” display the plug-on transmitter is muted (see “Muting the plug-on transmitter” on page 12). Modulation display The level display for audio signal “AF” modulation of the plug-on transmitter. When the audio input level is excessively high, the level display for audio signal “AF”...

  • Page 10: Preparing The Plug-On Transmitter For Use

    Inserting and replacing the batteries For powering the plug-on transmitter, you can either use two 1.5 V AA size batteries or the rechargeable Sennheiser BA 2015 accupack. Slide the battery compartment cover of the embossed arrow until it clicks audibly and open the cover.

  • Page 11: Plugging The Plug-On Transmitter Onto A Microphone

    time are corrected correspondingly. Due to the missing sensor, individual rechargeable battery cells will not be identified as accupacks. The monitoring of the accupack temperature during charging in the L 2015 charger. Plugging the plug-on transmitter onto a microphone Plug the transmitter’s XLR-3F socket microphone’s XLR-3M socket.

  • Page 12: Using The Plug-On Transmitter

    Using the plug-on transmitter Switching the plug-on transmitter on/off The transmitter can only be switched off when the standard display is shown on the display panel. When in the operating menu, briefly pressing the cancel your entry (ESC function) and return you to the standard display with the last stored settings.

  • Page 13: Activating/Deactivating The Lock Mode

    Set the MUTE switch retransmit the audio signal. Activating/deactivating the lock mode The transmitter has a lock mode that can be activated or deactivated via the operating menu (see “Activating/ deactivating the lock mode” on page 23). The lock mode prevents that the transmitter is accidentally programmed or switched off during operation.

  • Page 14: The Operating Menu

    The operating menu A special feature of the Sennheiser ew 500 G2 series is the similar, intuitive operation of transmitters and receivers. As a result, adjustments to the settings can be made quickly and “without looking” – even in stressful situations, for example on stage or during a live show or presentation.

  • Page 15: Working With The Operating Menu

    Working with the operating menu By way of example of the “TUNE” menu, this section describes how to use the operating menu. After switching the transmitter on, the standard display is shown on the display panel. Getting into the operating menu Press the button to get from the standard display into the operating menu.
  • Page 16 Storing a setting Press the appears on the display, indicating that the setting has been stored. The display then returns to the top menu level. With most menus, new settings become effective immediately without having to be stored. An exception are the “BANK”, “CHAN”, “TUNE”...

  • Page 17: Operating Menu Of The Plug-On Transmitter

    Operating menu of the plug-on transmitter EXIT BANK Changing the channel bank CHAN Changing the channel TUNE Setting the frequency for channel bank "U" SENSIT Setting the sensitivity PHANTO Switching the phantom powering on/off DISPLY Switching between the standard displays NAME BANK Current channel bank...
  • Page 18 DISPLY NAME Assigning the transmitter a name RESET Loading the factory- preset default settings PILOT Activating/deactivating the pilot tone transmission LOCK Activating the lock mode EXIT Exiting the operating menu BANK VOCAL Current transmitter name STORED RST. Security check PLT. Pilot tone transmission activated or deactivated STORED...

  • Page 19: Adjustment Tips For The Operating Menu

    Adjustment tips for the operating menu Switching between channel banks – BANK Via the “BANK” menu, you can switch between the transmitter’s nine channel banks. Each of the channel banks “1” to “8” has up to 20 switchable channels that are factory-preset to a transmission frequency (see “The channel bank system”...

  • Page 20: Adjusting The Sensitivity

    Use the buttons to select the desired transmission frequency. Transmission frequencies are tunable in 25-kHz steps within a switching bandwidth of 36 MHz max. For intermodulation-free frequencies, please refer to the enclosed frequency table. Adjusting the sensitivity – Via the “SENSIT” menu, you can adjust the transmitter’s input sensitivity.

  • Page 21: Switching The Phantom Powering On/Off

    Switching the phantom powering on/off – PHANTO The plug-on transmitter can supply condenser microphones without internal power supply with 48 V phantom powering (P 48). The phantom powering can be switched on or off via the “PHANTO” menu. Please note: Dynamic microphones can be operated in phantom powering mode without harm.

  • Page 22: Loading The Factory-Preset Default Settings

    Press the button to change to the next segment and select the next character. Have you entered the name completely? Press the button to store your setting and to return to the top menu level. Loading the factory-preset default settings – RESET Via the “RESET”...

  • Page 23: Activating/Deactivating The Lock Mode

    Activating/deactivating the lock mode – LOCK Via the “LOCK” menu, you can activate or deactivate the lock mode. The lock mode prevents that the transmitter is accidentally programmed or switched off during operation. The lock mode icon on the display indicates that the lock mode is activated.

  • Page 24: Troubleshooting

    If problems occur that are not listed in the above table or if the problems cannot be solved with the proposed solutions, please contact your local Sennheiser agent for assistance. Possible solution Replace the batteries or...

  • Page 25: Recommendations And Tips

    Recommendations and tips ... for the plug-on transmitter Use microphones with a metal casing, since the transmitter uses the microphone body as an antenna. You can vary the bass reproduction by increasing/ decreasing the talking distance. For best results, make sure that the transmitter sensitivity is correctly adjusted.

  • Page 26: Specifications

    (1440 frequencies, tunable in steps of 25 kHz) 36 MHz ±24 kHz / ±48 kHz ≤ ±15 ppm typ. 30 mW Sennheiser 40–18,000 Hz ≥ 110 dB(A) ≤ 0.9 % (unbalanced) 2.8 V 2 AA size batteries, 1.5 V or BA 2015 accupack 2.4 V...

  • Page 27: Accessories

    Accessories BA 2015 L 2015 POP 1 CC 2 Accupack Charger for BA 2015 accupack Plug-on pouch Carrying case for ew 500 G2 system...

  • Page 28: Manufacturer Declarations

    Manufacturer declarations Warranty regulations The guarantee period for this Sennheiser product is 24 months from the date of purchase. Excluded are accessory items, rechargeable or disposable batte- ries that are delivered with the product; due to their characteristics these pro- ducts have a shorter service life that is principally dependent on the individual frequency of use.
  • Page 29 Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG 30900 Wedemark, Germany Phone +49 (5130) 600 0 Fax +49 (5130) 600 300 www.sennheiser.com Printed in Germany Publ. 02/06 090661/A2...

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